Value-based care
Virtual care can help fill gaps left by specialist deserts across the country as well as provider shortages, says Kuldeep Singh Rajput, CEO of Biofourmis, a tech vendor turned telemedicine provider organization.
According to reporting by the Wall Street Journal, CVS is closing in on an agreement to acquire the primary care chain for $10.5 billion including debt.
The company offers a technology platform that aims to help primary care practices find gaps in care and manage the health of their patient populations.
Former VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin discusses how his experiences in healthcare shaped his digital health platform for chronic pain patients.
The startup raised a $45 million Series A about a year ago.
The newest offering is spirometry testing to evaluate patients for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The company will also stop offering Medicare Advantage plans outside of California and Florida.
Jasper Health and Scripps Research partner to advance the body of literature in oncology, and Zipline and Intermountain Healthcare collaborate to deliver prescriptions and medical products via drones.
The new allocation will help the company expand its insurance coverage, including Medicare and Medicaid, across the U.S.
A J.D. Power study indicates telehealth is the preferred method among consumers for receiving certain types of medical care.